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programs designed to help persons with illnesses or other disabling conditions increase their functioning and sense of well-being through recreation, games, and group activities.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Recreational therapy — Recreational therapy, also referred to as recreation therapy and therapeutic recreation, contributes to the broad spectrum of health care through treatment, education, and the provision of adapted recreational opportunities all of which aid in… … Wikipedia
recreational therapy — A type of therapy that uses activities to help meet the physical and emotional needs of patients with an illness or disability and help them develop skills for daily living. These activities include arts and crafts, music, spending time with… … English dictionary of cancer terms
recreational therapy — noun : therapy by means of recreational activities engaged in by the patient compare occupational therapy … Useful english dictionary
therapy — 1. The treatment of disease or disorder by any method. SEE ALSO: therapeutics. 2. In psychiatry, and clinical psychology, a short term for psychotherapy. SEE ALSO: psychotherapy … Medical dictionary
recreational therapist — noun : one trained in or engaged in the practice of recreational therapy * * * recreational therapist, a person who treats disabled persons, guiding them in specific types of recreational activity to promote their rehabilitation … Useful english dictionary
Recreational drug use — is the use of a drug, usually psychoactive, with the intention of creating or enhancing recreational experience. Such use is controversial, however, often being considered to be also drug abuse, and it is often illegal. Also, it may overlap with… … Wikipedia
therapy — n. 1) to employ, use therapy 2) art; dance; electro convulsive (BE), electro shock (AE); group; inhalation; music; occupational; physical; radiation, X ray; recreational; shock; speech therapy 3) therapy for 4) in therapy (she was in therapy) * * … Combinatory dictionary
Diversional therapy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 93.81 In Australia, Diversional Therapy “is a client centred practice [that] recognises that leisure and recreational experiences are the right of all individuals.” [ … Wikipedia
Music therapy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 93.84 MeSH … Wikipedia
Occupational therapy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 93.83 … Wikipedia
